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From the Editor’s Desk... November can be a tough month for a lot of fishers. Not being able to take demersals for the month sees many anglers not going fishing at all, but I find it is a great time to hone skills and to get a feed of fish that are less targeted. It is also perfect for getting the family out on the water in a safer setting than 10-20km offshore. With the exceptional weather usually experienced at this time of year, the bountiful rewards of inshore fishing are also readily available. Catching squid, whiting and herring may not be exciting enough for many, but seeing the smiles these species bring to kids’ faces is more rewarding than the catch itself.

If you have a boat and are thinking about parking it up until the season starts again, maybe think about taking the kids on a fishing trip. If you don’t have your own, consider friends or relatives. You might just have one of the most rewarding days of your fishing year. Fishing is not just about personal satisfaction; it’s about getting out there and showing the next generation what they have on their doorstep in the waters surrounding our coast. In these days of constant digital bombardment, it’s unfortunately a stark reality that mental health conditions in the younger generations are becoming more common. Is it a coincidence that as these generations get all of their

entertainment from digital realms, they lose touch with the outdoors and the environment they are meant to be living in? November is a great time of the year for fishing, so take up the challenge and get some kids on the water. Share your knowledge and experience and maybe you’ll change a kid’s life. The white run of crays will not be far off, so now is also a good time to stock up bait in the freezer and get stuck into those craypot repairs you have been putting off since the last time you used them. Make sure all of your legal requirements are covered in regard to escape gaps and rope weights. As always, be sure to hook up with any

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Despite the sore back, the endless salt spray to the face and the lack of hi-tech sounders and chart plotters, I still love taking the tinny out for a run. Of course, we all love the luxury and added offshore potential of a big

school for boat fishing. When you are fishing from a small boat so close to the water you quickly learn the importance of reading and understanding what is happening with the ocean. Whether it’s interpreting what the ocean will be like on any given weather forecast, or working out how to catch quality bottom fish without a sounder, the tinny quickly hones your

is just how accessible this fishing is. The massive Cape Range and the mega structure of the reef itself means that no matter the weather, there is pretty much always somewhere protected to fish. If the wind is cranking from the east, then the crystal clear waters of Ningaloo Reef are beautifully protected and spangos, mackies and maybe a few tasty red things in the

When the sun is setting and the ocean turns to butter, where would you rather be than out on the tinny?

Having a good boat dog can make the experience even better. Here is Mitch Randall with his best mate. solid boat, but I have to admit it’s hard to beat the feeling of landing a couple of solid fish from a little tin can of a boat. I’m not sure if this makes me a bad person or not, but the feeling is even more sweet when the boat parked next to you at the filleting station is worth more than 10x yours, but both know who had the better day on the water! Bashing around in the tinny is something everyone should do at some stage, as it’s like the training

senses and allows you to develop the offshore skills, preparation and planning that is required to become a boat fishing guru. After spending last year working in the Kimberley driving tinnies through some of the most rugged uncharted waters in the country, I am now based in Exmouth and my love for tinny missions has never been stronger. We all know that Exmouth has some unbelievable fishing, but one of the things that makes it so awesome to me

deeper water could be on the cards. Then when the wind turns west, the unexplored mangrove forests and reefy ledges of Exmouth Gulf are sheltered from the weather and it’s time to chase bluebone, coral trout and maybe some big queenies. To get into all this action, all you need is a tinny. I’m going share with you how a couple of recent tinny missions off my new home town in Exmouth went to hopefully inspire you to dust off the old tinny

This shot from the sky clearly shows how the reef twists and winds down the coast, and the tricky part is deciding where to start looking for fish. sitting out the back and remind you how fishing in it is just like getting your P plates when you finish school!

FIRST MISSION BREAKDOWN For my first tinny mission upon moving here, we had gotten the

day off work on a stunning blue day, and there was no wind or swell. It was an easy decision to tow the tinny out to the west

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side and head out behind the reef! While the inshore areas around Exmouth offer great protection from the weather, to head out wide in the tinny you need to make sure you are confident you know what the weather will be doing

little bit of pre-planning. While it’s common on most bigger trailer boats these days to have some pretty expensive echo sounders and chart plotters with all the reefs marked out, the tinny we had on this day had neither. If your tinny

If you are fishing a new location, do as much scouting as you can, and maybe even have a chat to the local tackle store owner for any tips on broad areas that are worth investigating. A quick look on Google Maps can

Careful planning went into Ross’s first mackerel, which was trolled up exploring a new lump.

Success from an awesome exploration day in the gulf! throughout the day, have all the relevant safety gear and be sure you have a reliable boat and motor. Depending on how decked out your tinny is, finding the right spot to fish might also require a

at home doesn’t have the latest and greatest on this front, by no means does this mean you won’t catch fish, it just means you will have to do a little bit of homework and come prepared.

give you a really great overview of any shallow water structure that might be present. It also gives you a really good look at the shape of the coastline. If there is a clear headland or change in the shape of

the coastline it is likely to influence the way ocean currents flow through the area, which can concentrate food. Whether fishing for pelagic or bottom fish, this is a great starting point. Once you have done this broad planning, you will know the general area of where the fish are likely to be. Then it’s a matter of downloading a charts app on your phone, such as Navionics, and this is

a must for tinny missions. If you are planning to fish a bit deeper this will give you all the major lumps and reef systems. If you find some good structure in the area you have identified with your planning, then you are well on your way to catching some good fish. I had done all of the above steps and from this had identified a little lump off the corner of the back of the reef that I thought

would hold Spanish mackerel. After a bit of a steam we got close to where we had identified the lump and noticed a bit of a colour change in the water, indicating shallower water. We had found our structure! Out went the lures and it was after about 20 minutes of exploring that we got our first strike. The reel made the noise only the run of To page 10

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Get ready for the western rock lobster white run It’s that time of the year again. When the warm easterly winds whistle through the taut line of your rod and even before the sun has poked its head over the horizon, you just know it’s going to be another hot day. Even before it has a chance to really warm up, many fishers will be heading out to take advantage of the annual ‘whites run’, a time when tasty hauls of crays are pulled freshly from the

inshore reefs by pot or loop, not far from your local ramp. There is something special about the sense of excitement you feel as you launch your boat, ready to head out to your pots. As you approach your floats you feel yourself bubble with anticipation in hope of a good catch. The feeling is only rivalled by the excitement of gearing up for a dive, anticipating the beautiful underwater world’s treats that so few will ever witness. Then

you glide by as you search for crays. THE ANNUAL WHITES RUN: A POTTER’S DREAM! The annual whites run is something that could also be labelled as the annual ‘boatramp-chaos run’. It’s a rec fisher’s best chance to bag themselves a feed of crays and attracts the attention of over 50,000 recreational cray fishers each year. During November and December

crayfish undergo a migratory routine that fishers take advantage of to land a good feed. These migrations are often at a different time each year, although the average time is around late November to early December. The migration is usually triggered by environmental factors like tides and moon phase to kick of the crayfish’s movements. Crays shed their shell to grow into a larger one that’s often initially pale, and walk

out to deeper waters, hence their description as ‘white’ crays. During these times, the best option is usually to position your cray pots on the backside of the reefs on the sand. The position is crucially important, if you place your pot on the reef it’s prone to becoming stuck in the cracks and crevices or the crayfish will simply prefer the more natural caves to hide in. Putting in on the sand west of the reef will attract any crayfish walking out to deeper water. Remember to weigh your pot down so it doesn’t rock or wiggle in the surge, as crayfish are unlikely to enter light pots, and bait them as often as possible.

behind the crayfish, rather, get it in there quickly and calmly. Avoid opening the loop too much, as they might just shoot straight through it and try not to change your mannerisms too much when you spot a crayfish, as they will catch onto you licking your lips as you think about it in a pot of boiling water or on a fry pan! Remember that not every cray you see is worth pursuing, and sometimes its best to ignore the crays that are in a difficult to reach location and find one that is more out in the open! John found the jumbo pictured in this article walking along the edge of a ledge in only 6m of water, and that’s about as

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The swimmerets of a crayfish are located on the tail’s underside and become setose as the hairs grow ready to hold eggs. GROUP-UP AND LOOP UP A FEED Dropping pots may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and for non-potters there is diving. Before you’re scared off by the idea of diving, let us tell you that sometimes the best places are in less than 5m of water! Yep, during the whites run, many of the inshore reefs, particularly the shallow ones, become loaded with crays! All you’ll need to get started is a cray loop, some snorkelling gear, gloves, a wettie and a mate! You’ve got to have a buddy when diving or snorkelling. It doesn’t matter if it’s only shallow, or how experienced you may be, you should always have someone there to watch your back! Learning to loop can be difficult at first, but practice makes perfect. Give it a shot by laying on the ground and looping a water bottle and you’ll pick it up in no time. A tip is not to mess around slowly positioning the loop

easy as it gets. We also spotted one right in the back of a cave that was bigger, but too far back to reach You will find patterns when diving and looking for crays. Often you will find them in ledges that border sand, ledges that are protected from surge, or in the same places you find baitfish and small reef fish relaxing in the calm water. EVOLVING RULES WITH AN EVOLVING FISHERY Over the past few years the crayfishing rules have changed and evolved, many for the benefit of rec fishers. In October 2017, lobster rule changes allowed fishers to keep lobster in setose condition, which helped remove the iffy ‘estimation’ of the hair’s length on the underside of female crays. Divers received five minutes to accurately sort their lobster catch in the comfort of their boat after returning from a dive, giving the divers a better chance of accurately sorting

recfishwest through their catch on their boat instead of in the water. In May 2018, the recreational crayfishing season was opened year-

take. Many think crays can only be either tarspot or setose, which is incorrect. Many fishers are simply getting confused because

Berried crays are those holding eggs on their swimmerets and are easy to identify. These must also be returned to the water.

A crayfish that is berried and has tarspot. The eggs are held by the hairs on the swimmerets. Good luck to all crayfishers heading out in search of a tasty feed, may your pots be full and ledges packed! There’s no better time

to get out and chase down a feed of crays with the loop or drop a pot. Start slow and give it a go, and like all types of fishing you will pick it up

the more you do it and there’s nothing better than being the person who whips out the crays you caught yourself at Christmas lunch!

John Dempsey with a jumbo he found walking along the edge of a ledge in only 6m! round, allowing fishers the chance to chase a feed of crays right through winter, something that was much to the delight of Mid West fishers that experience almost non-stop winds over the hot summer months. Additionally, two people can share a lobster pot – meaning greater participation and enjoyment for everyone.

they second-guess themselves or over think it, which is common for those that only target crays seasonally. ‘Setose’ refers to when the hairs on female crays’ swimmerets elongate, as they ready themselves hold eggs. Swimmerets are appendages that help to hold and protect eggs during spawning. Thanks to recent rule changes,

RIGGING POTS How do you rig my pots to ensure they comply with the new rules? Since 2018, recreational lobster pots have to be rigged in a similar fashion to commercial pots to mitigate the potential risk of interaction with migrating whales when the ropes are over 20m in length. The top half of the rope must hang

John Dempsey brought up a crayfish after looping it in a ledge before turning it over and realising it had tarspot. The crayfish was returned to the ledge. SETOSE, TARSPOT AND BERRIED Thankfully these changed rules help to making the crayfishing experience both easier and more enjoyable, but there are still a few details fishers get confused. Often the difference between setose and tarspot crays get confused, the latter of which you cannot

crayfishers do not have to worry about determining if a cray is setose or not, and they’re all OK to keep. Separate to seatose is tarspot, tarspot is a black sperm packet that’s attached on the underside of the cray at the start of their tail. All tarspot crays must be returned to the water.

vertically in the water column when the rope is over the length of 20m. This can be achieved by using sinking rope on the top half of the pot rope, or by simply attaching a weight such as a fishing sinker half way down the rope. Additionally, a maximum of two floats can be attached to a recreational pot.

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J-Thread Nylon is Daiwa’s newest addition to the J-Thread family of premium Japanese fishing line. Like all J-Family products, J-Thread Nylon is made in Japan from the finest raw materials to deliver a monofilament line that is extremely supple, with outstanding shock resistance and knot strength. J-Thread Nylon has been designed for the Australian market, where the use of straightthrough nylon monofilament line is still popular, especially along the coasts where beach fishing is prominent. J-Thread Nylon is clear in colour, and comes parallel spooled to further reduce memory, aiding in long smooth casting and tangle free use. Daiwa J-Thread Nylon is available in 6lb through to 40lb line weights in 300m spools, and 50lb in a 250m spool. Price: SRP $19.99-$24.99 www.daiwafishing.com.au

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Alvey side cast reels have been manufactured for 100 years to best practice standards, and they are still as tough and durable as they ever have been. For the last two years Alvey has been running an R&D program to expand its range of products, spending over $1 million to ensure it continues to produce the very best tackle. To this end, Alvey has launched the Orbiter range of spinning reels. There are four models, SR60, SR80, SR100 and the SR200, and they have the kind of durability we’ve come to expect from Alvey. The reels are a dream to use with 9+1 stainless steel ball bearings, 5.8:1 ratio and excellent line capacity. The drag strength is incredible, and the large handle knob makes commanding the fish a breeze. Of course, the legendary side casts are still king of the beach, but these reels are set to become king of the estuaries, flats, bays and reefs! They are a must for Alvey brand lovers and spinning reel enthusiasts. Orbiter reels can be pre-ordered at Alvey authorised retailers or on www.alvey.com.au, and will be in store from December 2019. Price: SRP $199-$289 www.alvey.com.au

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BLUEWATER SINKING 7 STICKBAITS 7

The new Floating and Sinking stickbaits from the popular Bluewater stable are built tough to take on the most ferocious predators when targeting bluewater species, including giant trevally, tuna, tarpon and more. The Sinking Stickbait weighs in at 98g, which is ideal to cast or troll for pelagics. Like the Floating Stickbait, this lure is hand crafted using a super clear hand-poured resin, and features a heavy-duty wirethrough construction to withstand attacks from the hardest-hitting brutes of the ocean. You can find more information on the range at the JM Gillies website, or for the latest news, catch photos and competitions, check them out on Facebook (facebook.com/jm.gillies) or follow them on Instagram (@jm.gillies). www.jmgillies.com.au

RAPALA RIPSTOP DEEP

The new Rapala RipStop Deep tail design creates a fast ripping, hard stopping, flashing swimbait action. The RipStop Deep’s forward motion stops on a dime, with a subtle shimmy before coming to a rest. Then it ever-soslightly lifts its head with a super slow rise. You just cast and wind, wind and stop, twitch, rip and suspend. The Rapala RipStop Deep is currently available in 10 colours, weighs 15g and has a swimming depth from 1.2m to 2.4m. It is the ultimate bait for a range of species and fishing scenarios, from large flathead on the flats to barramundi deep in cover, and it’s available now in all good tackle stores. For more information check out the Rapala Australia website or Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rapala. australia. www.rapala.com.au

SHIMANO SPEEDMASTER LD II 9

Compact lever drag overheads with dual gears and castability — the new Shimano SpeedMaster Lever Drag II are multi-purpose reels that will slot right in to a number of offshore fishing scenarios. There are two sizes to choose from — a 12 and a 16 — and both feature Hagane gearing in two speed ratios (5.7:1 dropping down to 3.1:1), with the lower gear being handy when you have to bust a fish out of a deep-sounding mindset. Line capacities are 350m and 440m of 10kg nylon respectively, which increases dramatically if you spool up with fine diameter braid. Being a lever drag, they are also versatile enough to fish a variety of line classes and drag settings, with a maximum drag power of 18kg, which is a lot for a little reel. The single piece Hagane Body means the stresses and strains associated with higher drag settings keeps all internals in perfect alignment and meshing smoothly, assisted by the presence of four SA-RB bearings. The SpeedMaster’s S Concept Design is reminiscent of Shimano’s Talicas, and increased corrosion resistance will have them looking good for years to come. And on top of all this the new SpeedMasters are also highly castable, which is excellent versatility for a lever drag overhead. Price: SRP $399.95-$419.95 www.shimanofish.com.au

HALCO SLIDOG 125

ZMAN 2.75” TRD BUGZ

VENOM OCEAN GLADIATOR

The new Slidog 125 joins Halco’s stickbait pack just under the Slidog 150, and is sure to bark just as loud! Featuring the same highly versatile action that attracts beasts from the deep, the 125 is packed into a compact body profile that will be applicable in countless shallow and midwater situations. The lure is in its element being belted out over bubbling bait schools to entice pelagics at pace, and is just as deadly being slowly twitched amongst shallow bommies, terrorizing territorial coral trout and spangled emperor populations. Featuring the ever-reliable 1/0 Mustad trebles and Halco’s ultra tough 4xx fish rings, the Slidog 125 is equipped to fight well above its weight class. The lure is 125mm long and weighs in at 52g, allowing for epic castability with a medium casting outfit, inevitably covering more ground and finding more fish. www.halcotackle.com

The ZMan 2.75” TRD BugZ are a deadly finesse presentation for bream, bass, flathead, redfin, trout and loads more, rigged standard, weedless or combined with a TT Lures NedlockZ jighead as part of the Ned Rig system. TRD BugZ feature the texture, ribbing and appendages to represent many different aquatic and terrestrial creatures that make up the diet of a variety of fresh and saltwater species. Additional features include a hook pocket for easy weedless rigging and two larger ‘claws’ and two offset smaller ‘claws’ that come to life thanks to ZMan’s super-soft and flexible, naturally buoyant ElaZtech material. As well as a deadly finesse soft plastic presentation, TRD BugZ also make an excellent skirted jig trailer, making them a versatile addition to your soft plastics arsenal. TRD BugZ are available in eight colours (bloodworm, greasy prawn, hot craw, hot snakes, motor oil, mud bug, the deal and watermelon red) in packs of six. Price: SRP $11.95 www.z-man.com.au

The team at Venom Rods has designed a series of rods to take on the biggest predators in the ocean: the Ocean Gladiator series. There are four rods in the range: a 15kg slick butt stroker, a 24kg slick butt stroker, a 36kg slick butt stroker and a 60kg bent butt stand-up rod for when things are getting serious! All rods in the range feature ALPS Zirconium guides that are constructed from SS316 anti-rust stainless in a onestamp finish to increase strength and reduce weight. The rods also make use of the ALPS CAH reel seat, a reel seat that is built from marine grade aluminium and presents with a locking centre hood and a newly designed hexagon locking nut for the ultimate in reel security. The Venom Ocean Gladiator series is built on the high modulus Venom blank, which provides incredible lightness and unparalleled strength. This ensures that while fighting a fish, the angler is not unnecessarily fatigued from fighting the weight of the outfit, and can concentrate on using the strength in the Venom blank to dictate terms to the most stubborn of fish. www.wilsonfishing.com

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Who doesn’t love targeting squid, whether it’s off the rocks, on the boat or a local jetty? Chasing them is on my to-do list on nearly every boating adventure, and I love to adapt with new techniques to get more strikes. New technologies are always developing, and they can change your ideas of how these animals hunt. Yamashita has updated its popular Egi Oh Live Search 490 Glow and Egi Oh K jig ranges, and earlier this year I decided to try them out. The Live Search 490 now has new colours and a tin sinker, and the Egi Oh K now has shallow and super shallow versions and new UV glow colours (called ‘keimura’ in Japanese). I’ve been using Yamashita jigs for a number of years and have found them to be reliable producers, and I wanted to find out whether these new models made a difference or if I should stick with the originals. The results were interesting. FIELD TESTING For both jigs I used a Shimano Zodias 6’8 3-5kg rod paired with 8lb braid and 10lb fluorocarbon leader on a Shimano Stradic 2500 ci4 reel. For this kind of

fishing your rod needs to have some give and flex for the action that’s needed to get the jigs moving around. I tied on the Egi Oh Live Search 490 first. The colour range is excellent, and I decided to start with the orange colour. Although the 490 picked up squid throughout the day, it really came into its own for those first light squid that were actively hunting their prey. The jig’s 600Hz rattle and glow, coupled with a sharp darting action, was deadly. However, when the squid were a bit flighty and wary, the 490’s sound/rattle tended to spook them. In that situation, I replaced the 490 with my old Egi Oh Live jig without the rattle, and sometimes dropped down a size if the conditions allowed. While I definitely will keep the 490 as my go-to for when the squid are actively feeding, I will continue to rely on my quiet jigs in most situations. The second product I tested was the Egi Oh K, which has a rear hydro fin for better stability on the sink. I selected the purple colour and tried it on a day when the conditions were a bit rougher, which is when you need a jig with a steady, natural sink rate. Squid can be easily put off by an unnatural looking bait. The Egi Oh K’s unique rear fin helped to create a natural flutter as the jig dropped down. As the day progressed

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and I was faced with some choppy seas and a howling southerly off South Head in Sydney, the K secured some great live baits in the nasty conditions. This model is available in sizes 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5, in regular, shallow and super shallow versions. My favourite colours are gold tape, red tape and UV body. All in all, I found the Live Search 490 and Egi Oh K to be simple to use, easy to cast and very responsive to the smallest amount of action you create by whipping or lifting the rod. They’re simple enough for the novice squid fisher and technical enough for the more advanced. I matched these with long 6’8”-7’ foot rods to really allow me to whip the jigs around. You want a fair amount of give in your rods for when a big squid decides to start pulling some drag! When it comes to the price, these jigs are middle of the range, and are great quality for the price. They retail from $15$20 at most stores, and their high quality and clever design makes them significantly more effective than cheap jigs. Overall, I have been very impressed with the continuous innovation in Yamashita’s squid jigs. If you’re looking to target a new PB calamari or just want to try out this exciting form of fishing, I highly recommend them. You can view the full range at www. ejtodd.com.au. – Ben O’Brien

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WHAT’S NEW BOATING FORMOSA SRT PLATE HULL

The new Formosa SRT Plate Hull combines the best boat designs from the Sea-Rod and Tomahawk brands, packaging them into one skilfully engineered plate boat. The new plate hull features excellent levels of performance, handling and stability, with a stronger Lock-Cell hull and deck structure with a Quad4 Water Ballast option available across the whole range. An increased deadrise, custombuilt cambered strakes and large reverse chine create hydrodynamic lift and superior traction. In addition, the SRT hull uses the Formosa Step Down Active Transom design, delivering smart storage solutions, easy on-board battery access, and flush-folding door and seating systems. The transom door and lounge fold down to create more sitting areas or fishing platforms, and fold away flush against the side of the boat when not in use for a clear deck area to move around. The folding lounge is also removable. There are four Active Transom designs to choose from, with optional extras available. www.formosamarineboats.com.au

BUILD YOUR FISHING WEAPON

Australian plate aluminium boat builder Bar Crusher has pushed live the latest version of its website – and with it, v2 of the brand’s online boat builder. Launched several years ago, Bar Crusher’s online build-and-quote system allows website visitors to review the huge list of standard features in every model and personalise each boat by selecting options such as hull colour, engine horsepower and additional factory-fitted accessories. Bar Crusher’s 26-model range spans 4.9-7.8m and is available in a number of configurations – cuddy cabin, hard top, hard top pilothouse, centre console, open hard top, walk around, and bow rider. Renowned for quality construction, superior performance and maximum fishability (with a range of standard fishing-related features other manufacturers charge as extras), every Bar Crusher boat is factory-packaged on a customdesigned trailer to ensure towing, launching and retrieving is a breeze. Self-centering and aligning perfectly every time, Bar Crusher’s innovative Bar Catch system also allows for single-handed launch and retrieve. The new boat builder function is now online and ready to go, so head to the Bar Crusher website and get started on building your fishing weapon. barcrusher.com.au

ACR REMOTECONTROLLED LIGHT 3 The new RCL-85 LED searchlight from ACR was designed for the boater who wants to ditch the hassle of halogen searchlights, but still wants their affordability. With an impressive 240,000 candelas using six High Flux (30W) LEDs, you have visibility over half a nautical mile to light the way to your destination. The simple installation only requires running your 12-24V power to the searchlight, and all operations are completely wireless. The RCL-85’s sleek design makes it an attractive and cost-effective choice for small to medium sized vessels. The searchlight comes with a wireless handheld remote to rotate the light 350°. With an 8° beam angle, the light can tilt an impressive 90° degrees to make lighting structure a breeze. There is also a strobe function to signal for help. The RCL-85 is weather resistant with the electronics located in the IP68 water-resistant light head instead of the base for increased protection. The ASA housing and lens are 52

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sealed against the elements for years of troublefree operation. Price: SRP approx. $700 www.acrartex.com

TOHATSU MFS60A

The new VFS60A outboard from Tohatsu weighs only 98.5kg, which is 7kg lighter than its nearest competitor and 15% lighter than Tohatsu’s renowned M60C 2-stroke. Tohatsu are fully aware of the implications that weight has on a boat’s performance, and this is for those boaters who are re-powering from a 2-stroke. The MFS60A has a proven pedigree, with its core being based on the popular MFS40 and MFS50A. However, this model features some interesting developments to pistons, intake valves, manifold and camshaft design, along with introduction of Roller Rocker Arms. The end result is responsive performance, superior fuel economy within a sleek and environmentally designed outboard. It’s available in aquamarine and white, forward control or large multi-function tiller, and retains all of the core features of the smaller MFS40/50A such as: Tohatsu Onboard Communication System (optional cables required); Trolling Assist; 21 amp charge system; electronic fuel injection; and Easy Flush System. www.tohatsu.com.au

MERCURY FOURSTROKE DEALS 5 For the first time, Mercury is offering a trio of great deals across its FourStroke range from 3.5-150hp. With Deal 1 you can save up to $800 on 3.5-60hp FourStroke engines. With Deal 2 you get free SmartCraft rigging on 75-150hp FourStroke engines (SmartCraft gauges bring all your vessel’s information together onto one simple-to-navigate device – including speed, rpm, trim, depth, alarms, water pressure, fuel flow etc – as well as allowing control of specialist systems such as Mercury’s Active Trim). And if you take advantage of Deal 3, you get the benefit of 3.99%* Mercury Finance on 40-150hp FourStroke repower. Even better, the mighty 150hp ProXS is included in Mercury’s summer deals for the first time, as are all SeaPro and ProXS models in the relevant horsepower categories. All three deals end on 18th November 2019, so you’ll have move fast if you want to secure your saving. *For full terms and conditions visit the Mercury Marine website. www.mercurymarine.com.au

FUSION FM SERIES

Fusion FM Series flush mount marine speakers and subwoofers are engineered to deliver high-quality acoustics. The lowprofile, near-flat installation allows for a visually appealing finish never before seen on a marine speaker or subwoofer. Combining optimized speaker drivers with aluminium dome tweeters to produce highquality audio at any volume, the FM Series also give you the ability to create a 2.1 audio zone. A new mounting system allows for nonintrusive, easy installation. You simply place the unit in the cutout, tighten the screws and the speaker legs will tighten against the panel without creating any screw holes. The FM Series complies with ISO12216 Annex D1.1 for Areas II, III and IV, due to its strength and watertightness. Available in round or square models and white or black colour options, they come in two sizes, 7.7” 200W and 6.5” 120W. Matching 10” 400W FM Series subwoofers are also available. www.fusionentertainment.com.au

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advantage in a saltwater boat. Want to see the Hurricane in action? Scan the QR code at the top of the page on your smartphone or search for the video test on the

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Main: Although Peter Nord has a $100K imported bass boat, you’ll most likely see him fishing Gippsland waters in his Bassco Hurricane. It’s smaller, cheaper to run and does nearly everything his bigger boat does – except in shallower water. Above: Wide open, the Hurricane hit 76km/h powered by the Mercury 115hp Pro-XS 2.1L 4-stroke bolted on the back. designs. They just couldn’t fit the volume of tackle that a standard tournament angler takes. Or, if they did manage to provide enough storage, it was often not waterproof, resulting in lure boxes with thousands of dollars worth of baits being left in a soaking,

SPECIFICATIONS Length........................................................5.0m Beam........................................................2.07m Capacity ............................................ 4 persons Transom deadrise ....................................... 20° Fuel ............................................................ 140L With my history as co-founder of ABT Tournaments in Australia, I’ve seen plenty of local manufacturers have a crack at making a tournament boat that rivalled the American imports. Few have done a good job. Primarily, tackle storage was the Achilles heel of the their

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Bassco is an Australian-built fibreglass fishing boat created by Gippsland veteran boat builder, Michael Boag. With a lifetime of building big boats under his belt, Michael decided that he wanted to diversify into smaller fishing craft, and we tested the Tornado (a hybrid centre console and lurecasting boat) earlier in the year. The Hurricane is the Tornado’s sister craft, and was developed in a partnership between Boag and avid tournament angler Peter Nord from Lakes Entrance. Peter wanted a boat that was smaller, more nimble and more economical than his big American bass boat, and the Hurricane was born. Incidentally, Hurricane is also Peter’s lure brand, and the boat is finished in Hurricane’s corporate colours. Well played, gents.

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we couldn’t find any rough water to test the bad-weather ability of this craft. “I just love this little rig,” Peter said, “which is why I use it more than my big rig.”

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rusting mess after a rough or rainy day. I’m pleased to report that the Hurricane has nailed this part of the design, with a centrepiece tackle locker that will take the kit of the greediest tackle rat and keep it in good nick. Held up with sturdy gas struts, the lid makes up a

proportion of the front deck. The top deck layout is standard bass boat design with a front deck several times larger than the back deck. Interestingly, in the cockpit, the sliding seat bases can clear some room for a lower fishing position in the cockpit. This is handy when you’re fishing more open and rougher waters. Supplied on a single axle trailer, this boat will fit in plenty of suburban garages. It’s powered by a 115hp Mercury ProXS 2.1L 4-stroke outboard, so performance was never going to be an issue. Hammers down, the Hurricane reached 76km/h at wide open throttle (6,200rpm) achieving 1.62km/L. At the most economical cruising speed (4,000rpm and 46km/h) it delivered much better range at 2.4km/L. With a 140L underfloor fuel tank, that equates to over 350km of

theoretical range, which is much more than you’d use on nearly all tournaments or trips. This Bassco is pretty fun to drive. It takes trim well and handles nicely. Unfortunately the test day was breathless and

RPM .....Speed (km/h) ...........Economy (km/L) 650 ...........................4 .................................... 1000 .........................8 .................................... 2000....................... 12 .................................... 3000....................... 29 ................................. 1.8 4000....................... 46 ................................. 2.4 5000....................... 61 ................................. 1.7 6000....................... 74 ................................. 1.6 6200 ....................... 76 ................................. 1.6 * fuel metering not accurate at low RPM with gauge available It might have something to do with the ability to simply hose out the boat and not have to contend with wet carpets for days on end. The Hurricane ditched carpeted decks in favour of synthetic decking material. It dries and cleans up with ease, and is a real

Fishing Monthly Magazine’s YouTube channel. For more information on Bassco boats, you’ll have to visit their Facebook Page (Bassco Boats) or just call Michael Boag directly on 0417 545 593, as they don’t yet have a website.

There’s plenty of fishing room in this 5m rig, with anglers up front and down the back having their own casting decks to fish from.

20° of transom deadrise gives you a soft landing when it gets a little rough.

Cradled on a single-axle trailer and with nothing higher than a PowerPole, the Hurricane will be able to fit in most garages.

The centrally-located rod and tackle locker chews up a pile of rods and lure boxes, and keeps them safe and dry. Plenty of boat manufacturers don’t understand that anglers don’t want their expensive gear soaking in saltwater.

Twin consoles keep you and your passenger comfortable while underway, and the glovebox keeps your wallet and phone dry.

The livewell lives under the rear deck and is secured with twin folding decks.

The helm is minimalist with the sounder mounted on a Ram Mount.

The helm seat is adjustable. Move it forwards and you open up some cockpit space for fishing rougher waters. Move it back and you can sit in it to travel and drive.

Batteries and isolators are inside a rear hatch and protected from the elements.

The internal wiring is neat and hidden.

There’s no doubt that the Hurricane will turn heads at the ramp and on the water. It’s a good looking, Aussie-built fishing boat.

An automatic bow eye catch mechanism locks the boat in place while retrieving.

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